In a darkly funny new video, they explain how social distancing could save a generation of comedy legends. In a video posted to Twitter Friday, Max … Share in Facebook. His dad, Mel Brooks, is 93. Now, as coronavirus infections continue to rise, Moment editor-in-chief Nadine Epstein speaks with Brooks (whose new book, Devolution, comes out in May) at his home about what governments—and individuals—can do to help stop the virus’s spread. Mel and Max Brooks’ Father-son Coronavirus PSA Is a Must-see . Max Brooks is best known as the author of the novel World War Z.But he also uses apocalyptic stories to teach us how to respond to large-scale crises. Max Brooks and Mel Brooks WireImage “When it comes to coronavirus, I have to think about who I can infect, and so should you,” Max continued. The Forward Irene Connelly. Max Brooks is 47, a relatively safe age, while his father is in the ultra high-risk category if he contracts the coronavirus. Share in WhatsApp. Max Brooks is 47. The veteran comedian teamed up with his famous son to demonstrate proper social distancing techniques in the confusing era of novel coronavirus . Published on 18.03.2020.

Share in Twitter. Published on 18.03.2020. Send in e-mail Send in e-mail. Mel Brooks and his son Max have a message for those who think it's OK to forego social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic..